Finance Analyst

Finance AnalystCome and join the number one food service company in the country…With a turnover of over £2.6bn, Brakes Group is a leading supplier to the foodservice industry in the UK, Ireland, France and Sweden. The group comprises a family of specialist businesses which are able to deliver everything the caterer needs, including their very successful own brand ranges developed specifically for chefs.The Finance Analyst is a key business support to the Deputy Finance Director SC, providing strategic analysis and insight into business performance. The Finance Analyst must possess the ability to understand trends and results (at both a detailed and strategic level) and to identify vital connections between the two. This position plays an important role in developing analysis and identifying financial trends (at both the customer and product level), understanding drivers of actual results compared to forecast and budget, and leveraging those analyses into deliverable guidance / recommendations to Managers and Directors.Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

To support and challenge the business unit team in the formulation and delivery of both business as usual and change programme plans and delivery of financial targets

Ability to interact on complex data issues where there may be differing views

Strong, interpersonal, communication and leadership skills

Maintain the highest possible professional and ethical standards at all times

Confident communicating with and influencing demanding customers

Engages and motivates others to meet their objectives

Knowledge, Skills, ExperienceEssential:

The candidate should have previous experience of working in a fast paced commercial environment

Strong interpersonal, communication and leadership skills

Excellent MS Excel

Personal integrity

Strong relationship builder

Analytical thinking

Strong communication skills

Enthusiastic with a can do attitude

Desirable:

Qualified (CIMA, ACCA, ACA)

Advanced MS Office including Excel skills

Experience of SAP

Strong Influencing skills

The BusinessEmploying over 10,000 people, the group supplies a diverse customer base, which includes, independent pubs, restaurants and hotels, schools, hospitals, contract caterers and well known national chains. Brakes Group has developed a clear customer focus and a strong understanding of the needs of the foodservice sector providing innovative products and services and is committed to improving both the environment and the communities it serves. Brakes Group operates as an equal opportunities employer and we welcome all applications regardless of gender, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, disability, age, political opinions or trade union membership. This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/68520663